Food Deserts-Processed Foods-and the Link to Obesity

April 15, 2012

Dr. Aletha Maybank of the NYCDOH, joins Brooklyn Savvy and talks about the issues related to getting healthy food distributed to all New Yorkers. Even in the midst of a food desert there are strategies that can be used to advocate for healthy foods, and to make sure these food choices are incorporated into your diet. 2011 was the first time that the life expectancy decreased because of issues related to obesity. Learn more on this episode of Brooklyn Savvy.

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3 responses to “Food Deserts-Processed Foods-and the Link to Obesity”

Lindsay Sudar

July 9, 2012 at 1:19 pm

Obesity is really one of the health problems which plaque our society these days, It is easily treatable by being more physical and of course by having a balanced diet. ‘”:”.

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1. brooklynsavvytv
  
  July 13, 2012 at 1:43 am
  
  Thank you for your insightful comment
  
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Lydia Singura

October 10, 2012 at 3:17 pm

I watched the discussion when it aired and rewatched it again. I will incorporate some of the information from this discussion in my doctoral study. Also, as an educator I am a firm believer that the tide can be changed in this obesity crisis and that is through education. However, many districts have cut programs that had been in place citing money issues and have actually added to the crisis. Cutting these programs (formerly Home Economics; Family and Consumer Sciences-now)knowledge and skills have been denied our students. A healthy child is a healthy mind and that translates to academic achievement to cite one benefit and there are certainly others.

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